(Renewable Fuels Association) Three-quarters of registered voters support expanding the availability of the lower-cost E15 fuel blend and more than seven in ten back federal legislation allowing its sale year-round, according to a recent survey conducted by Morning Consult for the
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Back TO HOMERecord US Biofuel Mandates Spark Unlikely European Import Surge
by Cole Martin and Elizabeth Elkin (Bloomberg) • An “America-first” fuel policy is triggering an influx of biofuel imports from Europe, with more than 13 million gallons of biodiesel arriving in the US since the beginning of May. The US finalized record-high
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Aemetis Sells $18 Million of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified renewable natural gas and biofuels company, today announced that its ethanol and renewable natural gas subsidiaries have received funds from the sales of $18 million of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits. The sales
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Attorney Generals Across U.S. Tell EPA They Oppose Delay of Emissions Standards
(Aftermarket Matters) Proposed rule would give automakers two additional years before implementing the standards that lower fewer vehicle pollutants -- Attorney Generals across from 19 states and five cities have told in the EPA in a letter this week that they oppose
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the DOE LPO Pipeline
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Following the Inflation Reduction Act, the DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO) transformed into the bioeconomy’s primary sovereign anchor lender. An LPO conditional commitment powerfully crowds in private capital by validating project viability. However, surging application volumes
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Regulatory Agenda Released by the White House Office of Management and Budget on July 3 -- U.S. Department of the Treasury Plans to Issue Final 45Z Regulations in November 2026.
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... U.S. Department of the Treasury currently plans to issue final 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations in November 2026. Information on Treasury’s 45Z rulemaking process is one of hundreds of regulatory actions summarized in the
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Is a New Biofuel Opportunity Emerging on the High Seas?
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) • Oceangoing vessels over 5,000 gross tons make up 85% of global shipping CO2 emissions, according to the International Maritime Organization. The Renewable Fuels Association estimates capturing 5% of the fuel market for ships that size would
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Renewable Fuel Storage Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Insufficient storage tank capacity is the hidden bottleneck constraining renewable fuel commissioning at major U.S. refining centers, quietly causing volume curtailments and offtake disputes. Because shared storage is chronically under-provided by independent decision-making, producers cannot rely
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
NCGA Releases Demand Strategy for U.S. Corn’s Next 250 Years
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association today released a new report outlining a strategy to secure new demand for American corn. As farmers face a projected fourth consecutive year of losses in 2026, NCGA is setting a course
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
New Poll: Americans Strongly Support RFS, Want Energy Independence
(Renewable Fuels Association) With Independence Day approaching and gas prices remaining stubbornly elevated, a new nationwide poll of more than 2,000 registered voters found a strong majority of Americans support the Renewable Fuel Standard and believe renewable fuels—like ethanol—play a key
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Biodiesel Board Approaches 20 Years as a Champion of Biodiesel
by Dave Walton (American Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The organization has cemented and proven its important role in the livelihood of Iowa’s soybean farmers and biodiesel producers alike. -- Next year, the Iowa Biodiesel Board will celebrate its 20th anniversary—two decades
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
From Waste to Fuel: Powering Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel and SAF
by Jimmy Andreoli II (Baker Commodities/Biobased Diesel Daily) The rendering industry is the infrastructure that makes large-scale waste-to-fuel conversion possible. -- Every day, at hundreds of thousands of restaurants, commercial kitchens and grocery stores, an essential resource is generated that most people
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
What Do Tylenol, Tequila and Technology Have in Common?
by Dani Charles (Veriflux/Biobased Diesel Daily) If you utilize one of these properly, then you shouldn’t need the other two. -- Before this year’s Fastmarkets Biofuels and Feedstocks Americas 2026 conference in Chicago, Illinois, in early May, we ran a pre-event
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Updated Chart of the Week: The Renewable Fuel Standard’s Cost to Consumers
(Energy Policy Research Foundation (EPRINC)) ... Under EPA’s final renewable volume obligations for compliance years 2026 and 2027, the agency elected to reallocate 70% of previously exempt volumes—above the range advocated by petroleum interests and below the level sought by
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Jefferson’s Fields, Adams’s Markets: The Farm Bill Debate at America 250 (Parts 1, 2 and 3 of “Action by the US Government”)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (Former US president Thomas) Jefferson believed that the nation’s strength would arise from its land, its farmers, its capacity for self-sufficiency, and the vast possibilities of continental expansion. (Former US president John) Adams believed
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Automakers Urge Court Not to Reinstate Biden Climate Standards
by Alex Guillén (E&E News PM) Manufacturers warn they would have to take "drastic actions" to comply, including restricting sales of internal combustion vehicles. The auto industry’s biggest trade group has told a federal court that reinstating Biden-era EPA greenhouse gas tailpipe rules
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Ethanol Bridge, Part 3: Why Brazil Escaped Pain at the Pump This Spring
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Brazilian motorists possessed a structural advantage denied to most Americans: total, seamless choice. Step up to thousands of retail stations across Brazil, and you will see a mature, dual-fuel ecosystem in daily operation. This is not
June 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Impact of Final RVOs on Projected Biomass-Based Diesel Feedstock Use for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University/University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the “Set 2” rule at the end of March, establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
CARB Floats New Vehicle LEV, GHG, ZEV Standards Amid Waiver Litigation
(Inside EPA) California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff are proposing new criteria pollutant, greenhouse gas and zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) standards that would take effect in model year 2031, even as the Trump administration is waging an aggressive campaign to limit the
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Senate Farm Bill Leaves out Contentious Policies. Democrats Are Not Impressed.
by Andres Picon and Jennifer Yachnin (E&E Daily) The legislation includes forestry and conservation provisions but steers away from issues like pesticide labeling and biofuels policy. Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman on Tuesday painted a grim outlook for the nation’s farmers and
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
California Sues to Keep Trump Out of Its Tailpipes
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro) The administration is hoping to kill older Golden State rules for cars and trucks, as well as electrification standards for lawn equipment. -- California on Monday (June 22, 2026) launched a legal challenge over EPA's recent move to
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Section 9003 Isn’t Broken. The Map Is.
by Cynthia Thyfault (QuantaVision) ... I’ve worked inside Section 9003 since it was written into the 2008 Farm Bill. Not adjacent to it. Inside it — application after application, year after year, alongside a small handful of people who have actually walked
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Building on Solid Foundations: BioTown Biogas Appoints New CEO
(Bioenergy Insight) With a new chief executive at the helm, one of the world’s largest on-farm biodigester operators is targeting expanded output, new revenue streams and a multi-site growth strategy. Christopher J. Pino tells Bioenergy Insight about his plans. BioTown Biogas (BTB)
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Exports Surge on Trade Deals as Industry Warns against Unraveling USMCA
by Jenny Schlecht (AgWeek) ... The United Kingdom, Lindberg (Luke Lindberg, under secretary of agriculture for trade and foreign agricultural affairs in the U.S. Department of Agriculture) noted, has increased its purchase of ethanol by about 50% following a trade agreement with
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The RFS Takes a Bold New Course
By Donnel Rehagen (Clean Fuels Alliance America) EPA’s Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027 are remarkable. It’s easy to say the agency set volumes at historic levels, of course. But more than that, for the first time EPA prioritized
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
How the SEED Act Could Impact Ohio Farmers, Diesel Prices and Biodiesel Demand
(Ohio Ag Net TV) The Strengthening Economic and Energy Development (SEED) Act is gaining attention in Washington and across rural America as lawmakers, fuel retailers and agriculture groups look for ways to stabilize fuel prices while strengthening demand for U.S.-grown biofuels.
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Delivers Final Rule to Revamp REAP Program to White House OMB
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on June 15 delivered a final rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget that would, in part, “simplify and streamline requirements and processes” for the Rural Energy for America Program. REAP
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
OMB Rule Proposes Significant Changes to Federal Financial Assistance Requirements Public Comment DEADLINE July 13, 2026
(Holland & Knight) • The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and a group of other federal agencies recently issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register that, if finalized, would make significant changes across federal agencies related to the approval
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z), Part 2: Carbon Intensity
Zhangliang Chen and Jonathan Coppess (University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) As discussed previously, the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, or Section 45Z, is a tax credit for biofuel producers, not a direct payment or benefit to farmers (farmdoc daily, May 27, 2026). The
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Cargill Studies Beef Tallow for Brazil Biodiesel as US Tariffs Bite
by Roberto Samora and Fernando Cardoso (Reuters) Cargill is studying the feasibility of using beef tallow to produce biodiesel in Brazil, a trader for the firm said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), as U.S. tariffs have made exports of the animal
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company Marks 30 Years in Business
by Tom Cherveny (AgWeek) The farmer-owned cooperative that owns the ethanol plant outside Benson, Minnesota, was launched 30 years ago to add value to locally produced corn. -- ... Thirty years later, Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company is ready to mark its anniversary
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Market Could Offer Farmers Opportunity for More Money
by Gil Gullickson (Wallaces Farmer/Farm Progress) As Things Look to Me: Carbon intensification score helps determine eligibility for Section 45Z payments. Section 45 of the Inflation Act of 2022 could determine payments to farmers who produce low-carbon fuels. The tax credit’s worth is based
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
OMB Nominee Confirms the Agency Is ‘Making Progress’ on USDA’s 45Z Feedstock Rule
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on June 12 pressed Hal Duncan, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as deputy director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, on the current status of USDA’s 45Z
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Defense Aviation SAF Offtakes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Department of Defense consumes 4.6 billion gallons of jet fuel annually, offering unparalleled scale and sovereign credit that could anchor first-of-a-kind (FOAK) SAF projects. However, developers face structural hurdles, including annual budget cycles, short-term contracts,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Circularity Fuels Converts Raw Dairy Biogas to Jet Fuel in World First End-to-End Pilot
(Circularity Fuels/Business Wire) With projected commercial capital costs at roughly one-fifth of European SAF plants currently planned, Circularity offers airlines a low-cost path to mandated fuel volumes and a new revenue stream for farmers Circularity Fuels today announced it has completed the
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Begins Producing RNG at East Valley Cattle, One of the Largest Dairies in the Country
(Clean Energy) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) has announced it has completed its eighth dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Jerome, Idaho – one of the largest single-site dairies and RNG facilities in North America. East Valley Cattle
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels’ Letter to President Trump Highlights Economic Benefits for Farmers, Rural Communities Flowing from RFS Rule
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, on the EPA-established effective date for the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes, Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a letter to President Donald Trump once again thanking the administration and EPA for the historic volumes. The letter
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Sends More California Waivers to the GOP Buzzsaw
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro E&E News) Automakers would no longer face any federal or state tailpipe standards for greenhouse gases. -- EPA on Friday (June 12, 2026) submitted four more California air pollution rule waivers to Congress, where Republicans can use
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest's 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Tax Credits
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The short duration of the 45Z clean fuel production credit, even with its extension to 2029, creates a structural mismatch with the multi-decade horizons required for sustainable aviation fuel project finance. To bridge this gap, capital
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Fact Check: The R Street Institute Blows It Again
(Renewable Fuels Association) Earlier today (June 12, 2026), the R Street Institute—a self-described “think tank whose work is grounded in liberty and freedom”—published an opinion piece (heavy emphasis on “opinion”) on ethanol policy. It’s a real doozy, chock full of myths
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
45ZCF-GREET June 2026 Update
(U.S. Department of Energy) DOE Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation sent this bulletin at 06/12/2026 02:02 PM EDT -- 45ZCF-GREET June 2026 Update There has been a revision/update made to the 45ZCF-GREET model and user manual. Visit the 45ZCF-GREET webpage to
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
E15 Ethanol Fuel Blocked Despite Lack of Scientific Justification
(Legis1) A decades-old regulatory quirk is forcing Congress and the White House into an uncomfortable alliance and a fight with the oil refining industry over whether a corn-derived fuel blend can be sold at gas stations year-round. A Congressional Research Service
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Railroads Prepare for Rising Ethanol Demand as Clean-Fuel Incentives Reshape US Production
by Andrew Joseph (Farms.com) ... Ethanol production plants are evaluating carbon-intensity reductions, feedstock strategies, and logistics changes that will influence how the ethanol fuel moves from the Midwest to coastal and export markets. Ethanol has long been one of the most rail-dependent
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Impact of Final RVOs on Projected Biomass-Based Diesel Production and Imports for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University/University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026 and 2027 at the end
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report from FEW 2026
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association took the home field advantage at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop this year which was held in their own backyard in St. Louis June 2-4. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, we hear
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Rollins Touts Ethanol Exports, E15 during House Ag Committee Hearing
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the U.S. ethanol industry is heading in the right direction. “This year we’re going to have ethanol exports up 20% and corn exports up 22%,” Rollins said. “The world is opening
June 08, 2026 Read Full Article
The US Breaks Down the 'Blending Barrier' for E10 Gasoline, Moving Straight to E15.
(VietnamNet) USA - After surpassing the once-untouchable 10% ethanol limit, the US gasoline market is witnessing a historic leap forward with the explosion of E15. The numbers speak for themselves. For many years, energy policy analysts and U.S. oil and gas officials believed
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
AFPM Suing EPA over RFS ‘Set 2 Rule,’ This Administration’s Most Expensive Regulation
(American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers) The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) filed a lawsuit Friday in the DC Circuit court challenging the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in March. EPA’s “Set 2
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Strong Market Signals
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Record-high Renewable Volume Obligations in the RFS Set 2, lucrative 45Z Production Tax Credits, continuously growing export demand and surging oil and gas prices highlighting the need for E15: The ethanol industry is in the
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: Brazil's Ethanol Trade Barriers Cost US Producers Billions: USTR Responds with 25% Tariff Threat Public Comments DEADLINE July 1, 2026
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The U.S. Trade Representative is set to levy a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods including ethanol, in retaliation for what the USTR has determined was an "unreasonable" burden placed on U.S. ethanol imports to Brazil. The
June 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Rail Positioned to Support the Next Phase of Ethanol Growth
(The Greenbriar Companies/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol has long been an anchor commodity for the U.S. freight rail network, connecting production facilities in the Midwest with fuel markets across the country. Today, new federal incentives and emerging technologies are creating additional opportunities
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The Toxic Substances Control Act: How These Regulatory Guidelines Shape Chemical Innovation
by Lucy Curtis (American Chemical Society) The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is the primary set of regulatory guidelines used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review chemicals intended for commercial use and determine their potential safety risks to human
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
SEC Proposal Pulls the Plug on Climate Disclosures Public Comment DEADLINE August 3, 2026
by Jean Chemnick (Politico Pro Greenwire) The Securities and Exchange Commission called the Biden-era rule “overly burdensome and costly." -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a proposal Friday (May 29, 2026) to undo Biden-era requirements that publicly traded companies provide a
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
White House Moves to Give Political Appointees More Power over Federal Grants Public Comment DEADLINE July 13, 2026
by Ali Swenson (Associated Press) President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday (May 29, 2026) moved to give political appointees more power over the billions of dollars in grants awarded by federal agencies, a move scientists say puts critical research funding into
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Pushes for Ethanol’s Role in Cleaner Marine Shipping
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The Renewable Fuels Association wants to ensure ethanol is part of any discussions about reducing global marine shipping emissions. RFA vice president of government affairs Ed Hubbard says the International Maritime Association continues to develop a
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
BASF and Arva Announce Strategic Collaboration to Deliver a Pathway for Farmers and Biofuel Producers to Benefit from the 45Z Biofuel Tax Credit
by Pace Sagester (BASF) BASF and Arva today (May 26, 2026) announced a strategic collaboration to help biofuel producers and farmers capture the full value of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z) once the implementing regulations are finalized. Together, the companies
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
The Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z); Introductory Discussion
by Jonathan Coppess and Zhangliang Chen (University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The Clean Fuel Production Credit, enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act and often referred to simply as “45Z” for its placement in the tax code, remains the subject of much attention (Brooks, February
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Groups Push IRS for New Model to Calculate Tax Credit
by Erin Schilling (Bloomberg Tax) Biofuel and farm groups are asking the Treasury Department and IRS to update the model companies use to calculate whether they qualify for the clean fuel production tax credit. Agency lawyers are listening to proposals by more
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Clean Maritime Fuels and Policy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With shipping accounting for three percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, momentum is accelerating for low-carbon maritime fuels. Legislative developments like the Inflation Reduction Act’s technology-neutral Section 45Z tax credit and the proposed Renewable Fuels for
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
A Multi-Path Approach to the Future of Off-Highway Power
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) From small construction machines to locomotives and tugboats, the off-highway sector is large and diverse. When viewed through the lens of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emissions model inputs, just how large and diverse
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Conversion: Lawmakers Seek Alternatives Amid Rising Fuel Costs
by Alejandro Lazo and Yue Stella Yu (CalMatters/LAist) In the face of the nation’s highest gas prices, California lawmakers approved a bill to ease restrictions on E85 conversion kits — devices that let conventional gasoline cars run on a cheaper, mostly ethanol
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Dioxide Use: Promote Safety and Retard Hazardous Effects
by Sam Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) When producing and using CO2 in the almost endless number of applications, we should first consider the safety requirements and hazardous effects of the product; whether this is a liquid, vapor, or ice. Liquid and
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
88 VS. 89 Octane: What's the Difference between These Fuel Grades?
by Caroline Anschutz (Slash Gear) ... That octane rating measures how stable the fuel is based on how much pressure it can handle before it ignites. A higher octane number indicates that the fuel is more stable. Regular fuel is rated
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 On-Demand EcoForums Training Series
(EcoEngineers) Navigating Low‑Carbon Fuel and Transportation Regulations & Life-Cycle Analysis Fundamentals -- As part of our EcoUniversity training program, we are proud to launch a new EcoForums Training Series designed to help professionals build critical skills and regulatory literacy in the fast-moving
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Biodiesel Industry Back in Business and on the Road to Recovery
by Jenna Rose (River Cities' Reader) The Iowa biodiesel industry is largely back up and running, buoyed by long-awaited federal Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) and the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit. While the path ahead involves recovery,
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA: 3 New SRE Petitions Filed, 40 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on May 21 published data showing three new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. I total of 40 SRE petitions are
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Defining Renewable Biomass
by Tim Portz (Pellet Fuels Institute/Biomass Magazine) ... While our member’s sawmill and pellet plant were spared by the fire, thousands of acres of timber owned by the family were not. In follow-up conversations after the fire, I learned my member
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Dissecting RFS Set 2 (2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs))
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on March 27 finalized the 2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) at levels higher than originally proposed. The increase, however, is primarily attributed to delayed implementation of provisions
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
‘State of Sustainable Fleets 2026 Market Brief’ Shows Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel Adoption Grows
(TRC Companies/Biobased Diesel Daily) Now in its seventh year, “The State of Sustainable Fleets 2026 Market Brief,” released May 4, delivers a comprehensive, technology-neutral assessment of an industry building resilience through powertrain and fuel diversification amid an extended period of uncertainty. The
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
US Oil Refiners Finally Profit from Biofuels Due to Mandates, High Fuel Prices
by Nicole Jao and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) EPA mandates boost biofuel blending, driving refiner profits; RIN credit prices surge over 80%, enhancing biofuel profits; Soyoil costs, limited supply could limit biodiesel output, analysts say U.S. oil refiners are finally reaping profits from renewable fuels,
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Public Hearing on Proposed Regulations Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (REG–121244–23) --- May 27-29, 2026 --- ONLINE
The speakers (on the attached document) have requested to present oral testimony on proposed regulations regarding Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (REG–121244–23). A notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of public hearing was published in the Federal Register on
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
US Oil Refiners Finally Profit from Biofuels Due to Mandates, High Fuel Prices
by Nicole Jao and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters/MSN) U.S. oil refiners are finally reaping profits from renewable fuels, which had squeezed margins for years, but now demand has surged thanks to recent government biofuel mandates and rising diesel prices driven by the
May 16, 2026 Read Full Article
How Did the Ethanol Boom of the 2000s Impact Farm Values in the Midwest?
by Addison DeHaven (South Dakota State University/Phys.Org) The U.S. ethanol industry experienced its first major "boom" in the early 2000s, thanks to changes in U.S. energy policies—particularly biofuel mandates—along with the surging crude oil prices and the phaseout of a fuel
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Proposes to Delay Unattainable Biden-era Vehicle Standards, Projecting $1.7 Billion in Savings Public Comment DEADLINE TBD
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today (May 14, 2026), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed another massive deregulatory action to restore consumer choice and make vehicles more affordable for all American families. EPA is proposing to delay the compliance
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
CO2 Is a Resource Not a Nuisance, DOE Official Says
by Carlos Anchando (Politico Pro Energywire) Assistant Secretary Kyle Haustveit says the department is focused on carbon utilization and applauded carbon capture incentives. -- The Trump administration is focused on how to use carbon capture technology for manufacturing and oil production rather
May 13, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogas Recovery and Co-Digestion
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The U.S. currently recovers significant biogas, generating enough renewable electricity for 2.4 million homes. While landfills produce the majority, agricultural and food waste digesters are rapidly expanding. Co-digesting manure with food waste or perennial grasses significantly
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
From Feasible to Fragile: Why Bioeconomy Projects Stall When Models Meet Reality
by M. Uzair Shah and Nourredine Abdoulmoumine (University of Tennessee, Knoxville/Biofuels Digest) The hidden gap between modeled feasibility and real-world deployment — and how integrated decision-making can close it What looked feasible in pieces becomes fragile as a whole. That is the single
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Challenge of Meeting D4 Biomass-Based Diesel RIN Generation for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University and University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) On March 27, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
E15 and the Farm Bill: A Gettysburg and Vicksburg Story
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Because this week on Capitol Hill, rural energy advocates found themselves fighting on two fronts at once: the loud, highly visible struggle over year-round E15, and the slower, grinding campaign to move a long-stalled
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Concepts
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Carbon is top of mind for ethanol producers, in light of moving markets and lucrative incentives to lower CI scores. While some producers have engaged in reuse contracts for decades, others are just starting their
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
The Parallax of Oil Prices
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Fuel remains mostly invisible until suddenly it isn’t. That is the strange thing about oil markets. They create what might be called a parallax of price. In astronomy, parallax describes how an object appears to shift
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Planes and Ships Could Run on Kelp Someday, but There Are Serious Hurdles
by Zoe Beketova and Ana Georgescu (MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing/Associated Press) Green cells whirl around a red-light chamber, propelled by a blade through bubbling water. These little seaweed cells, called gametophytes, will develop into a strain of fast-growing kelp
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Growth Energy: E15 Could Save Consumers More than $150 Million This Summer
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, today (May 6, 2026) released new data showing that fuel retailers sold nearly 2.5 billion gallons of E15 in 2025, underscoring the growing demand for a lower-cost fuel option that could
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Free: Anti-ethanol Rhetoric and Misinformation Have Reached a Fever Pitch
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) ... Without a shred of credible evidence or analysis, the anti-E15 crowd suggests that simply allowing retail gas stations to voluntarily offer E15 would somehow lead to “higher gas prices” and restricting SREs to truly
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Stranded Molecules: Why US SAF Can't Cross the Atlantic to Fill Europe's Mandate Gap
(SAF Path) The trans-Atlantic SAF trade Europe was counting on isn't price-blocked, ship-blocked, or supply-blocked. It's certification-blocked. -- The trans-Atlantic SAF trade that policy modelers assumed would balance the system, US molecules flowing east into a structurally short EU market, is not
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Don’t We Ever Learn?
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coaltion) ... The public is being led to believe we are “energy independent” and understandably is asking why then do events in the middle east raise our prices. This is part of the
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Center for Food Safety Sues EPA to Force Release of Pesticide Treated Seed Documents
(Center for Food Safety) Center for Food Safety (CFS) filed a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) yesterday to compel the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to disclose crucial documents regarding the use and disposal of seeds at ethanol
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
New 45Z Proposed Rule Tightens Requirements for Energy Attribute Certificates
by Danielle Anderson (Christianson PLLP/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Most fuel producers are now familiar with the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, which provides a significant financial incentive for facilities able to achieve a carbon intensity (CI) score below 50 kg
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Domestic Biofuel Feedstock Opportunities
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The USDA outlines shifting dynamics in the biofuel sector, highlighting the surge in fats, oils, and greases for renewable diesel production over traditional Midwestern biodiesel. A major newsworthy conflict centers on international carbon accounting: CORSIA’s risk
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Fight over Turning Wood to Biofuel Looms for Farm Bill
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro Greenwire) A proposal to boost low-value woody material as a biofuel feedstock failed in the House last week — but it's likely to reemerge in the Senate. -- A long-brewing battle over converting wood to energy is
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA’s New Guidance Portal Includes Biotechnology Guidance
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on April 7, 2026, the creation of the USDA Guidance Portal, an online searchable, indexed database that contains guidance documents issued by USDA and
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Section 45Z Tax Credits
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Graham Noyes provided a crucial regulatory and market update focusing on Section 45Z tax credits. The most newsworthy information is the publicly disclosed pricing data for 45Z Production Tax Credits (PTCs). Noyes revealed that 45Z PTCs
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Castlerock Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Castlerock Biofuels, co-founded by Castlerock Green Energy, announced a significant strategic collaboration with Ensyn Corporation. The most newsworthy aspect of the presentation is Castlerock Biofuels securing exclusive rights to utilize Ensyn’s groundbreaking Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP®)
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Record US Biofuel Targets to Test Biodiesel Industry after Slow Year
by Siddharth Cavale and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) EPA mandates require 60% biomass-based diesel production increase, risking credit market volatility if unmet; Industry leaders warn supply, feedstock, and capacity challenges may hinder meeting targets; Analysts and EIA forecast potential deficits, with actual output lagging
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
How the Hormuz Crisis Is Driving a Biofuels Boom
(Bloomberg/The Straits Times) Demand for biofuels has been growing in many parts of the world. Governments, particularly those in countries with big farming sectors, have viewed crop-based fuels as a way to support domestic agriculture, cut transport fossil fuel emissions and
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
BASF and Nutrien Collaborate on Expanding Farmer Access to Low-Carbon Biofuel Markets
(BASF) BASF and Nutrien Ltd. announced today (April 28, 2026) a strategic collaboration designed to make it easier for farmers to participate in low-carbon intensity biofuel programs, including those supported under the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z). BASF and Nutrien Ltd.® announced
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
US Imports More Used Cooking Oil from China for Biofuels
by Michael Hirtzer and Nathan Risser (Bloomberg/Transport Topics) Higher Renewable Volume Obligations, Increasing Energy Prices Caused by Iran War Drive Interest -- American imports of used cooking oil from China are set to accelerate as increased U.S. biofuel-blending requirements kick in and the Iran
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Iran War's Boost to Biofuels Lifts US Agriculture Giants' Earnings
by Karl Plume (Reuters) Analysts expect Bunge, ADM to raise 2026 profit guidance after EPA biofuel mandate; Firms benefiting as surge in soybean oil prices cushions blow from higher energy costs; Soy crush margins strong; further expansion limited by high costs, interest rates Soaring
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
House Republicans Switch Tacks on Ethanol in Farm Bill
by Marc Heller (E&E NewsPM) The Rules Committee blocked a farm bill amendment on summer sales of E15 — but moved to advance a separate bill on the issue Tuesday. -- House Republicans on Tuesday forged a new path to make E15
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
From Brussels to DC: Will the Industry’s Big Asks Deliver a Sure Ride?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In project finance, we like to think in two numbers: cost of capital risk premium But there’s always a third number, rarely acknowledged: the uncertainty premium. That’s the price of the ocean—the storms you didn’t model, the timing
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Conflicts Push India’s Biofuel, Low-Carbon Fertiliser Revolution
by Pallab Bhattacharyya/Aasha Khosa (AWAZ/The Voice) ... In this crucible, biofuels, renewable gases, green hydrogen, and low-carbon fertilisers have shifted from niche environmental tools to strategic imperatives for energy sovereignty and climate resilience. India, with its vast agricultural diversity, abundant solar and
April 28, 2026 Read Full Article
OPAL Fuels Signs $100 Million Master Agreement to Monetize Section 45Z Production Tax Credits
(OPAL Fuels) OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) announced that it has entered into a master agreement establishing a framework to monetize $100 million of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits over the next several years. The first closing is anticipated to take place in
April 28, 2026 Read Full Article
As a Plastic Waste Plant Violates Pollution Rules, Its Owner Makes the Case for a Second Location
by James Bruggers (Inside Climate News) Freepoint Eco-Systems seeks to become a major player in so-called “chemical recycling.” Some residents and environmental advocates are fighting back. -- The Freepoint Eco-Systems plant near Hebron, Ohio, fired up its processing kilns for the first
April 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Regulatory Changes and Market Dynamics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ICF reports that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is currently outpacing renewable diesel, despite the lack of a domestic mandate. U.S. airlines are securing future supply through long-term offtakes and investments. Significant regulatory shifts include
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Unleashing America’s Energy Independence
(Office of U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb./Washington Times) ... Fortunately, America’s heartland is already delivering a winning solution. Ethanol has long proven its value as a reliable, clean and affordable homegrown fuel. Which is why, almost every gallon of gasoline sold in
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
New York Upholds Summer Gas Requirements Despite EPA Waiver
by Mia Gindis (Bloomberg Law) New York State will keep its regular summer gasoline requirements despite a Trump administration waiver allowing more volatile fuel blends to be sold. The Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed selling or supplying fuel above a
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Lawmakers Submit Amendments Focused on E15, RFS for Farm Bill Consideration
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The House Committee on Rules on April 16 announced lawmakers could submit amendments that will be considered for the 2026 Farm Bill through noon on April 22. Amendments focused on year-round E15 and the Renewable
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Miller-Meeks Questions Wright on DOE’s Request to Virtually Eliminate Biofuel Budget
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, pressed U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on his support for biofuels and the administration’s request to reduce U.S. Department of Energy funding for renewable fuels by 98% during an April 16
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
E15 Introduced as Proposed Farm Bill Amendment
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Members of the Congressional E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council are hoping the farm bill might be the vehicle to finally get E15 legislation on the road to passage. Reps. Michelle Fischbach, Randy Feenstra, Stephanie Bice, and Adrian Smith introduced
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Foes Look to Erase EPA’s New Blending Rules
(Politico Pro E&E Daily) A pair of Republicans introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to cancel annual biofuel blending rules for 2026 and 2027. -- A Pennsylvania lawmaker with a history of opposing the federal renewable fuel standard is sponsoring legislation to
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
US House Task Force Readies New Biofuel Policy
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) A group of Republican US lawmakers has returned to an earlier idea for reforming biofuel policy that would prevent larger companies from winning exemptions from biofuel blend mandates, but with a new carve-out for refineries at
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Ahead of the FEW: Policy Shaping Ethanol’s Future Podcast
by Anna Simet (Ethanol Producer Magazine) This EPM podcast features, Erin Krueger, Senior News Editor at BBI International. Hosted by Anna Simet, Ethanol Producer Magazine. Join us at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo - June 2-4, 2026 in St.
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Approves RFS Fuel Pathway for Summit Next Gen
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA has approved a fuel pathway filed by Summit Next Gen LLC for the production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from undenatured sugarcane ethanol. The pathway was approved on Jan.
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Sends Refrigerant, Tailpipe Pollution Rules to White House
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro E&E News PM) ... EPA has sent two more rules easing air pollution requirements to the White House for review, according to notices on the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs’ website. The regulations — a final rule
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
What’s Shaping Transportation Energy Policy?
by Matt Durand (NACS) As markets continue to evolve, the future of fuel is being shaped by all three branches of the federal government and at the state level. -- ... More often, policy is determined by what Congress does not do, such as
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Verbio and Renewable Chemicals
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Verbio is pioneering “green solutions” by converting rapeseed methyl ester into high-value renewable molecules via ethenolysis. Their new plant in Bitterfeld, Germany, is slated for 2026 production, targeting an annual output of 17,000 tonnes of 1-Decene
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels Launch Unleaded 88 Promotional Campaign As Drivers Seek Relief At The Pump
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) As Minnesotans continue to face increasing prices at the pump, the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) launched a campaign in the Twin Cities metro area yesterday to help consumers save at the pump with Unleaded 88. To kick off
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biofuels and Alternative Fuels: Charting the Course for Global Marine Decarbonization
by John May (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Executive Summary: The global maritime industry stands at an inflection point. Responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — equivalent to the total annual output of Japan — international shipping faces unprecedented regulatory,
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol & Automakers—Time for a New Collaboration
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... (N)ame a federal program or policy that costs taxpayers nothing, costs consumers nothing, provides value and regulatory relief to a heavily regulated business, provides value to the consumer in the
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Class VI Well Construction Engineering the Subsurface for Permanent CO2 Storage
by Sylvain Riba and James Cron (Geostock Sandia/Carbon Capture Magazine) As momentum accelerates across the U.S. for large-scale carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), Class VI wells have emerged as the regulatory backbone enabling long-term, verifiable storage of CO2 in deep saline
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Mapping the Market: A Data-Driven Look at CCUS Activity in the Ethanol Industry
by Tom Bryan (Carbon Capture Magazine) The latest edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine’s U.S. & Canada Fuel Ethanol Plant Map includes comprehensive data on carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS)—an umbrella term that encompasses all types of biogenic CO2 capture from
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
New Study Demonstrates Biodiesel Tax Credit's Benefits for Consumers
(NATSO/PR Newswire) A new independent study commissioned by NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) finds that the Section '40A' Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit (BTC) delivers significantly
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
What’s in Your Gasoline? Understanding U.S. Motor Gasoline Formulations
(U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) Motor gasoline in the United States is a blend of hydrocarbons and chemicals, with specific formulas varying by region and season. To meet federal air quality standards, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Johnson Says Year-Round E15 Deal Ready, but House Floor Time Delays Vote
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says the contours of a deal that allow nationwide, year-round sales of E15 has been ready to go for a month, but it’s been a challenge to get floor
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Successful Biobased Products
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Jaffe Policy Consulting presented strategies to support the conversion of agricultural feedstocks into successful biobased products, aiming to enhance U.S. agricultural sustainability. The most newsworthy updates revolve around regulatory advancements, specifically changes to the USDA 9003
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
ISO 27914:2026: A New Potential Long‑Term Solution for Section 45Q Permanent Secure Geological Storage
(Bracewell) The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rollback of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) including 40 CFR part 98 subpart RR (Subpart RR) created uncertainty with respect to the requirements to qualify for Internal Revenue Code section 45Q (Section 45Q)
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Engines at the Center of a Recalibrated Future for Cars and Trucks
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum/Motor) Engine technology is evolving to meet shifts in emissions, fuel economy, affordability, and consumer expectations in an automotive environment now more rooted in market realities than ideological policy. After four years of electrification-focused policy, engine technology
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
The Fastest Way to Lower Gas Prices Now - Kill the Summer Blend
by Lauren Fix (Car Coach Reports) ... For years, drivers have been forced to pay more at the pump because of a patchwork of seasonal fuel mandates that make gasoline more expensive to produce, harder to distribute, and less flexible in
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Reading The Road Ahead
by Keith Loria (Biomass Magazine) As 2026 unfolds, the renewable fuels sector is navigating a complex mix of policy developments, market signals and emerging demand opportunities across the biofuels landscape. With federal incentives, state clean fuel standards and infrastructure challenges continuing
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Commodity + Carbon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) GIC Group introduced “Commodity Plus Carbon” (CPC), a novel financial instrument designed to make biomass supply chains investable. The most newsworthy aspect is how CPC functions as a hybrid between a commodity futures contract and a
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
World Fuel Services and West Coast Clean Fuels Establish Proven Methanol Bunkering Capability Available Across U.S. Ports
(World Fuel Services) A first in the US for over the water methanol bunkering -- World Fuel Services, in collaboration with West Coast Clean Fuels, has established a proven methanol bunkering capability available to vessel owners and operators across U.S. ports. The
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Endorses USDA Data and Analysis, Recommends Adjustments
(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s data, analysis and research are the “gold standard” among international statistical agencies for agriculture, the Renewable Fuels Association said in comments submitted today in response to a USDA request for information on opportunities, challenges, and
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Navigating New Rules: A Deep Dive into the Policies Affecting Low-Carbon Shipping Fuel with Late-Breaking Updates
by Timothy J. Urban (Bracewell LLP Energy Legal Blog/National Law Review) Recent federal, state, and international policy developments have introduced regulatory uncertainty in the low-carbon maritime fuels sector, complicating investment in both fuel production and supporting energy infrastructure. Stakeholders across the maritime shipping
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
What Can E15 Expansion Do? Iowa's Eye-Popping Results Speak Volumes — Literally
by Jon Adamy (Farm News Media/Michigan Farm News) On the heels of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order allowing for the statewide sale of E15 fuel — made of 15% ethanol — new numbers show how impactful recent E15 expansion efforts have been. Nationwide
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Stakeholders Submit Comments on 45Z Regs
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Industry stakeholders submitted comments this week to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rules on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The proposed regulations, released on February 3, provide guidance on the
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Congresswoman Concerned about Lack of Communication on E15 Negotiations
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says her party has been left in the dark on the status of nationwide, year-round E15. “My Republican colleagues have kind of shut us Democrats out of the
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Delivers Final Rule on Regenerative Agricultural Biofuel Feedstocks to OMB
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on April 1 delivered a final rule to establish “technical guidelines for the production of regenerative agricultural biofuel feedstocks” to the White House Office of Management and Budget, where it will undergo interagency
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Pet Food Makers Howl at Higher Biofuel Mandate
by Marc Heller (E&E News Greenwire) EPA’s climbing mandate for biomass-based diesel is robbing a key ingredient — animal fat — from pet food manufacturers, companies say. ... That is the view of the Pet Food Institute, a trade group for companies like
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Applauds Regulatory Progress on 45Z, Seeks Additional Refinement and Immediate Release of New GREET Model
(Reneable Fuels Association) The U.S. Department of Treasury has made “meaningful progress” in developing rules implementing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, but several aspects of the regulations need additional clarity and refinement, according to comments submitted to Treasury by the Renewable
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Missouri Could See Impact from Record E15 Sales
by Jason Mathis (KMZU) ... Missouri does not track E15 sales in the same way, but retailers in the state offer ethanol blends, and corn produced in Missouri is used in ethanol production. Growth in E15 use has been supported by expanded
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Feenstra Highlights Economic Impact of Growing Biofuel Markets
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) A U.S. Congressman is encouraged by recent progress on biofuels policy. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield the Renewable Volume Obligations announced by the EPA send a strong signal to the market. “This is a big deal,
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Public Invited to Weigh in on Proposed Renewable Fuel Facility on Columbia River Virtual Public Meetings April 1 and 2, 2026 Public Comment DEADLINE April 20, 2026
(U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a proposed renewable diesel facility at Port Westward in Columbia County, Oregon. Renewable Fuels of Oregon,
April 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Senator Klobuchar Visits Bushmills Ethanol in Atwater
(KWLM/Learfield News) U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar toured Bushmills Ethanol on Monday, highlighting the role of Minnesota-made biofuels in lowering gas prices and strengthening domestic energy production. Klobuchar says Bushmills officials are happy President Trump signed an executive order allowing 15% ethanol-blend gasoline
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Renewable Fuel Actions Strengthen Case for a Maryland Clean Fuel Standard, Maryland Biofuels Task Force Says
(Maryland Biofuels Task Force) New federal RFS volumes and 2026 year-round E15 relief underscore a timely opportunity for Maryland to lower fuel costs, strengthen agricultural markets, and cut emissions with E15 and B20. -- The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Gov. Whitmer Issues EO Clearing E15 Sales Following Rep. Neyer’s Letter of Support
by Dennis Rudat and Jon Adamy (Farm News Media/Michigan Farm News) E15 is approved for use in all cars, trucks and SUVs made in model year 2001 or newer — representing 96% of all vehicles on the road today. However, access
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Rural Voices USA: Continues Six-Figure Ad Campaign Demanding E15 as Gas Prices Hit $4 and Congress Leaves Town
(WisPolitics) Campaign focuses on gas price messaging as fuel costs spike past $4 and Congress leaves for two-week recess; New digital and billboard ads being launched this month Rural Voices USA today (April 2, 2026) announced a continuation of its six-figure “Stop the
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Strait to the Point: The Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis on the Bio-Economy
by Oliver Booth (Biofuels Digest) ... The Strait of Hormuz crisis is actively rewriting the playbook for the global bio-economy, serving as the strongest argument for domestically produced clean fuels since the 1973 Arab oil embargo. What was previously framed largely
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Keeps Freeze on REAP Grants
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) USDA Halts REAP Grant Applications as Rising Energy Costs Squeeze Farmers -- As rural energy costs continue to climb, USDA has halted grant applications for the Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) while the department rewrites
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel for Generators: Recommendations from Scott Fenwick, Technical Director for Clean Fuels Alliance America
By Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Is your company looking to transition to renewable fuels? Perhaps for power generators? Advanced Biofuels USA recently got this email request: I am looking to convert our 5 Generac generators to run on biodiesel. I
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Nationwide E15 Sales Jump 23% In 2025, Setting New Record
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) As Gasoline Prices Soar, the Need for Federal Legislation Allowing Year-Round E15 Sales Is Clearer Than Ever Before -- U.S. sales of E15, a gasoline blend containing 15 percent ethanol, hit a record 1.52 billion gallons in
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
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